The problem
Leisure travel vans is recalling certain model year 2008 free spirit travel vans manufactured between may 2007 and december 2008. The spare tire carrier and spare tire cover obstruct the visibility of the rear driver's side tail lamp, turn signal, and stop lamp. These vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
An obstructed tail lamp, turn signal, and/or stop lamp would decrease visibility of the vehicle and a crash could occur.
The fix
Leisure travel vans will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 4, 2009. Owners may contact leisure travel vans at 1-204-325-4361.
Contacts
Leisure travel vans recall campaign number is ca#7324. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Leisure dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V314000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.